Riverside Preparatory Academy & Preschool

09/01/2026

Can a piece of paper hold a stack of books? Our Riverside Prep high school students put three paper structures to the test to see which shape reigns supreme under pressure. The result might surprise you!

Which paper shape reigns supreme? Riverside Prep students test whic...

07/22/2026

Less than 3 weeks until school is back in session! 🎉

Can you feel the excitement building? Even our furry friends around campus can't wait for the halls to be full of laughter, learning, and new adventures again!

At Riverside Preparatory Academy, we're getting everything ready for an amazing new school year — new faces, familiar friends, and so many opportunities ahead. From our free tuition and dual enrollment options to our after-school clubs, we can't wait to welcome our students back!

07/21/2026

Reminder: Florida's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is officially underway! It kicked off yesterday and runs through the whole month — qualifying clothing, shoes, school supplies, and computers (including online orders shipped to FL) are tax-free. Don't miss out on the savings!

The month-long Back to School Sales Tax Holiday starts Monday, July 20! Qualifying clothing, footwear, school supplies, and computers will be tax-free during the holiday. Online orders will also be exempt when shipped to a Florida address. Find more information at floridarevenue.com/BacktoSchool.

07/20/2026

A huge thank you to Prince of Peace Orlando for putting together such a wonderful Back to School & Health Fair event! We loved being a vendor and getting to connect with so many amazing kids and families from the community.

07/17/2026

Don't forget! Back to School Event is TOMORROW! ⏰

Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Family Life Center, 1515 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807

FREE backpacks, school supplies, health screenings, and more for the whole family.

Come say hi to our team and find out what makes Riverside Preparatory Academy different. We'd love to meet you! 🎒📚

07/14/2026

Back to School Event THIS Saturday, July 18! 🎒

Join us at Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz for their annual Back to School event, FREE to the community!

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Family Life Center, 1515 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807

✅ FREE backpacks filled with school supplies
✅ FREE health screenings & tests
✅ Fun surprises for the kids

Stop by our table to learn how Riverside Preparatory Academy can help your child thrive this school year. See you there! 🍎

06/19/2026

Some of our students wrote AND illustrated their own book, "Something in the Water." And you can see their pride as they read it themselves! So proud of these young authors.📚

06/10/2026

Summer is in full swing at Riverside Preparatory Academy and our students are LOVING it! ☀️ From weaving colorful friendship bracelets to hands-on science activities, our Summer Camp is packed with creativity, curiosity, and fun every single day.

Curious about what makes RP Academy special? Come see for yourself!

Fill out our contact form at myrpacademy.com/contact-us/

Or call us at 407-237-9329 to schedule a tour!🏫

04/20/2026

Important Dates to Remember:

As we move through an exciting season of events, please take a moment to review the important upcoming dates below. We look forward to celebrating these special moments with our students and school community!

April 24 – No school for students
April 28 – Picture Day
May 1 – SeaWorld field trip (no classes)
May 8 – Piano Recital at 6:30 PM
May 20 – Senior Breakfast
May 25 – Memorial Day (school closed)
May 26 – Field Day (8:00–11:00 AM)
• Half Day – Student pick-up at 11:30 AM
• No classes or afterschool care
May 27 – Graduation & Awards Ceremony
• No classes or afterschool care
• School closes at 11:30 AM

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We appreciate all you do to help make our school community so special!

10/08/2024

SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE: Following the Orange County emergency notice and OCPS closures, Riverside Preparatory Academy K-12 and Preschool will be closed Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.

We will continue to monitor the weather and promptly provide any updates regarding this notice or additional closures.